OVERVIEW
Cannabis and Mental Health: Evidence, Risks, and Realities is organized by Hatherleigh Medical Education.
Lessons: 3
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Course Curriculum
Part I: History and Epidemiology
After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to (1) summarize the history, trends, and prevalence of marijuana use and marijuana use disorder (MUD) in the United States; (2) describe epidemiological trends that influence prevalence rates; and (3) delineate attitudes toward legalization of the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana and their impact on prevalence.
Part II: Neurobiology and Health Impact of Marijuana
After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to (1) demonstrate under-standing of the endocannabinoid system, and its functional role in both central and peripheral systems; (2) differentiate the function of Cannabinoid 1 (CB-1) from Cannabinoid 2 (CB-2) receptors; and (3) describe risk factors and psychopathology associated with ?-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) consumption.
Part III: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Cannabis Use Disorder
After completing this educational activity, participants will be able to: (1) describe the effects of liberalized state marijuana laws on public health and safety; (2) delineate the risk factors, symptoms, and characteristics of cannabis use disorder (CUD) in adolescents and adults, including the prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders; (3) explain the strategies and clinical modalities commonly used for the assessment and diagnosis of CUD; (4) discuss the strategies and clinical modalities of current evidenced-based interventions for CUD—including motivational interviewing, motivational enhancement, and psychoeducational group therapy—in terms of the chronic disease management model of treatment and recovery.
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
American Medical Association
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. designates this CME activity for a maximum number of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Psychological Association
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved CE credit hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. Programs for which NBCC-approved CE credit hours will be awarded are identified on the Website. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Our NBCC provider number is #5448.
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd., is approved by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) . Our NAADAC provider number is #62695.
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
The Hatherleigh Company is approved by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for New York State which covers Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC); Credentialed Prevention Professionals (CPP); and Credentialed Prevention Specialists (CPS). Our OASAS provider number is 0011.
New York State Board of Psychology
This organization is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0304.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianHealthcare Workerslicensed mental health counselorsSocial WorkersLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistPsychologistsSPECIALITIES
Addiction MedicinePsychiatry
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